Hurghada Red Sea Snorkeling Trip with Giftun Island Cruise

4.94

(16 reviews)

What’s the experience like?

Sun hit my face before we even left the marina—Hurghada mornings are always bright, a bit salty in the air. Our guide, Ahmed, knew everyone by name before we’d even boarded. He handed out masks and fins, joking about who’d spot the first parrotfish. The boat ride out to Giftun Island was smooth, just the low hum of the engine and the sound of gulls overhead. I remember the smell of sunscreen mixing with the sea breeze—kind of sticky but in a good way.

We stopped at two different snorkeling spots, both buzzing with life. The first place had these wild purple corals—never seen anything like it—and schools of tiny yellow fish darting around. Ahmed pointed out a shy moray eel hiding in the rocks. Water was cooler than I expected, but after a minute, you just float and watch the show below. Lunch was simple but fresh—grilled chicken, rice, and those sweet little tomatoes you only seem to get in Egypt. Between swims, I just lay back on the deck, letting the sun dry me off while sipping a cold soda. On the way back, everyone was swapping stories about what they’d seen—someone even spotted a dolphin in the distance.